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Vegan Wellness Retreat

The Midwest’s largest vegan retreat.

June 14–18, 2026 • Gaylord, Michigan
300+ guests gather for plant-based food, fitness, education & real connection.
⚠️ 2026 already over 85% full
veganwellnessretreats.com

03/17/2026

Kayaks & paddle boards will be available for guests to enjoy at the 2026 Vegan Wellness Retreat! 🌊
Relax and unwind on the beautiful Dixon Lake, surrounded by nature and crystal-clear waters. Whether you’re paddling across the lake or simply soaking in the peaceful views, it’s the perfect way to recharge between talks, workouts, and delicious plant-based meals. 🌿

03/16/2026

Community is one of the most beautiful parts of the Vegan Wellness Retreat. 💚

People arrive from all over the country and around the world and quickly form meaningful friendships that often last long after the retreat ends. There’s something powerful about being surrounded by a community of people who value health, connection, and supporting one another on the journey.

Throughout the retreat we also take time to slow down, breathe, and reset. From lectures on nervous system regulation and breathwork to moments of relaxation by the lake, guests have the opportunity to recharge and reconnect with themselves.

Each year we also welcome families and children of all ages. Kids get to play outside, swim in the lake, explore nature, and make new friends while parents learn, relax, and enjoy the experience as well.

The retreat is a place to learn, rest, build friendships, and be part of something special.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone this June in Ga***rd, Michigan. 💚

03/15/2026

We’re so excited to welcome Matt Bennett back to the 2026 Vegan Wellness Retreat — this year he’ll not only be giving a lecture, but also leading immersive sound bath experiences for our community. 🌿✨

Sound baths aren’t just relaxing — they can have powerful effects on the nervous system. Research has shown that participants in sound meditation sessions experience significant reductions in tension, anger, fatigue, and depressed mood, while also showing increases in relaxation and overall well-being. Some studies have even observed lower heart rate and reduced stress responses, helping shift the body into a parasympathetic “rest and restore” state.

It’s one of the most powerful ways to reset the nervous system, quiet the mind, and reconnect with yourself.

We can’t wait to experience Matt’s sessions lakeside with all of you this June. 🌊🎶

03/14/2026

The 2026 Vegan Wellness Retreat is now over 80% full.

We’re incredibly grateful for this amazing community and the energy building around this year’s retreat.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us in Ga***rd, Michigan this June, now is the time to secure your spot before registration closes.

Lodge rooms are already sold out, and remaining tickets are going quickly.

We can’t wait to spend 5 incredible days with this community enjoying amazing food, inspiring speakers, movement, wellness, and connection.

🌱 Secure your spot at:
veganwellnessretreats.com

03/13/2026

From Harming to Farming. From Fast Food to Fast Fruit. 🍉

We’re excited to welcome Matt Bennett back as a speaker at the 2026 Vegan Wellness Retreat! After an incredible experience with us at the 2025 retreat, Matt is returning this year not only to give a powerful lecture, but also to lead sound bath experiences for our guests.

Matt’s journey is an inspiring one. He went from the Standard American Diet and fishing lifestyle to becoming a passionate advocate for whole-food plant-based living and fruit-centered nutrition. Today he’s helping thousands rethink their relationship with food, health, and the natural world.

His story is proof that transformation is possible — and that thriving on plants can be both powerful and deeply healing.

We can’t wait for you all to experience Matt’s talk, energy, and sound baths lakeside this June.

🍉 See you at the retreat!

03/12/2026

Private massages with Stephen Benton have been a huge hit at the 2026 Vegan Wellness Retreat — and we’re now down to just 3 spots left.

This is one of the most relaxing and popular add-ons of the week — the perfect way to unwind, recharge, and treat yourself during an unforgettable few days lakeside.

🌿✨ To reserve your spot, head to veganwellnessretreats.com and click “2026 ADD-ONS.”

See you in June in beautiful northern Michigan!

03/11/2026

Who’s ready for the first Mamey of the season?! 🧡🥭

If you’ve never had mamey, you’re in for something special. The flavor is often described as a mix between sweet potato pie and a rich caramel dessert — creamy, naturally sweet, and incredibly satisfying.

We love adding it to smoothies, nice-cream, or just enjoying it fresh by the spoonful. We will have an abundance of mamey and other tropical fruits at the 2026 Vegan Wellness Retreat! Fresh, ripe, and ready to enjoy all week long.

Have you tried mamey before? 👇

03/10/2026

One thing we’ve always loved doing together is working out.

There’s something really special about encouraging each other through a workout, celebrating the small wins, and watching each other get a little stronger over time.

Some days it’s pushing for one more rep.
Other days it’s just showing up.

But having someone there to support you makes all the difference.

That supportive energy is a big part of what the Vegan Wellness Retreat is all about. Our community loves cheering each other on, trying new things, and helping each other grow.

Every year we even host the Vegan Olympics — a series of fun fitness challenges and activities that bring everyone together. It’s not about being the strongest or the fastest… it’s about pushing yourself, having fun, and supporting the people around you.

At the end of the day, that’s what this community is really about.

Encouragement.
Growth.
And cheering each other on.

💪🌱

If you’re plant-based and love lifting too, send us your gym photos or workout clips!
We’d love to feature more members of the Vegan Wellness Retreat family in upcoming posts!

03/09/2026

Kaleidoscope Yoga with James!

Back by popular demand! After being a crowd favorite at last year’s retreat, Kaleidoscope Yoga with James returns for 2026.

This unique and uplifting class blends movement, breath, music, and playful energy into an experience that’s both energizing and deeply grounding. James guides participants through a creative flow designed to awaken the body, quiet the mind, and leave you feeling refreshed and inspired.

Whether you’re new to yoga or a longtime practitioner, this joyful session invites you to move, connect, and experience yoga from a fresh perspective.

Come ready to stretch, breathe, smile, and see your practice through a whole new lens.

03/07/2026

This is where the 2026 Vegan Wellness Retreat takes place 🌿
The beautiful Sojourn Lakeside Resort in Northern Michigan—also the setting for our 2025 retreat.
Crystal-clear lake water.
Peaceful forest surroundings.
Morning swims, boat rides, and fresh air.
Five unforgettable days immersed in plant-based wellness, connection, and community.
📍 Ga***rd, Michigan
June 14–18, 2026

03/06/2026

Fresh organic juice will be flowing at the 2026 Vegan Wellness Retreat 🍊
This year we’re introducing the VWR Triple Bar — a new experience centered around abundance.
Thanks to the help of John Kohler, Kuvings will be providing two Kuvings AUTO10 Juicer machines to help power the experience.
These hands-free cold-press juicers feature a 100 oz auto-feed hopper, a 240-watt motor, and are built for batch juicing — perfect for keeping fresh juice flowing throughout the retreat.
At the VWR Triple Bar guests will enjoy:
🍊 Fresh cold-pressed juices
🍌 Banana nice cream
🥤 Vacuum-blended smoothies
With two Kuvings AUTO10 juicers running throughout the retreat, we expect to serve hundreds of fresh juices, with juice flowing daily from 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM.
Huge thank you to John for helping enhance the experience and for continuing to support the plant-based community.
We can’t wait to see you in June! 🌿

03/05/2026

Since the very first Vegan Wellness Retreat in 2024, this incredible family has been part of the VWR community.
Now returning for their third retreat, they are a perfect example of what makes VWR so special — the friendships, connection, and shared experiences that bring people back year after year.
We’re so grateful to have them as part of the VWR family. 💚Kim Wilson

Address

2332 E. Dixon Lake Road
Gaylord, MI
49735

Telephone

+12314090002

Website

http://veganwellnessretreats.com/

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